Shirlee Abbott

Love to Pray

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Shirlee Abbott

February 14.
Valentines Day.

A perfect day for a little talk with Jesus.
I talk, he listens.
He talks, I listen.

Song of Songs 2:8 (GW)
I hear my beloved’s voice.
Look! Here he comes.

Jesus loves me (and you)!

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Prayer for Such a Time as This

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Shirlee Abbott

In the book of Esther, we find Mordecai urging Esther to use her influence with the king to save her people.

Esther 4:14 (NIV)
Who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?

Such a time as this. Here and now. Current events. Dramatic change. What an extraordinary time it is!

Who knows but that God has put us here to pray for such a time as this?

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There’s Always Time for Prayer

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Shirlee Abbott

Back when I was a kid, I heard many a TV commercial claim, “There’s always room for Jello.” And yes, even a big meal left enough room for a bit of fruity sweetness.

Likewise, there’s always time for prayer. No matter how fast you’re going, how much of your to-do list is still undone, and how late you are for a meeting — there’s always room for prayer.

Help me, God.

Thank you, Lord.

Bless them, Father.

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Rushed Prayer Time

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Shirlee Abbott

Yesterday we thought about sweet hours of prayer. Today we focus on frantic moments.

David shared one such moment:

Psalm 70:1 (NIRV)
Please, God, rescue me!
Lord, hurry and help me!

Long and sweet. short and frenzied – God’s listening.

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Sweet Prayer Time

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Shirlee Abbott

Do you have routine times of prayer?

Spend some sweet hours with God.

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Time to Pray

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Shirlee Abbott

Wondering when to pray?

Anytime!

Psalm 55:17 (YLT)
Evening, and morning, and noon,
I meditate, and make a noise,
and He heareth my voice.

God’s listening — anytime, all the time.

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God Speaks in Prayer

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Shirlee Abbott

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Prayer Advice

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Shirlee Abbott

Having trouble hearing God?

Don’t quit praying. Ask for help. Find someone who hears God better than you do.

Proverbs 19:20 (ERV)
Listen to advice and accept discipline;
then you, too, will become wise.

Learn from these godly listeners. Ask them how and what they’re hearing.

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Hearing God’s Side of Prayer

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Shirlee Abbott

How do we hear God’s side of a prayerful chat?

If only he would speak loudly and clearly. But shouting isn’t really his style.

God may have already given us his answer — in the Bible. It might bubble up in a memory verse from our childhood. We may hear it in a sermon. We could look for it ourselves.

2 Timothy 3:16 (GW)
Every Scripture passage is inspired by God. All of them are useful for teaching, pointing out errors, correcting people, and training them for a life that has God’s approval.

Listen up and search the Scriptures.

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Listening Prayer

Posted on February 1, 2022 by Shirlee Abbott

Young Samuel grew up in the Tabernacle, under the care of Eli the priest. You can read the story of Samuel’s childhood in 1 Samuel 1 – 3.

1 Samuel 3:10 (NIRV)
The Lord came and stood there. He called out, just as he had done the other times. He said, “Samuel! Samuel!”

Then Samuel replied, “Speak. I’m listening.”

Three words. No fancy phrases. No list of prayer requests. Just a simple statement:

I’m listening, Lord.

Be like Samuel. Listen.

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